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[[Category Fuller's|Fuller's]] pub in [[Locale Bromley|Bromley]].
 [[Category Fuller's|Fuller's]] pub in [[Locale Bromley|Bromley]]. Previously known as the Tom Foolery <small>[http://flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/3127376199/ photo]</small>, it was renamed in 2011; but it's not clear if anything has changed, and it is still run by Fuller's. The information below pre-dates the change in name.
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It was previously known as the Tom Foolery and had more of a sports bar feel (see <a href="https://london.randomness.org.uk/wiki.cgi?id=Barrel_And_Horn%2C_BR1_1PW&version=12">older version of this page</a>), but was refurbished and renamed to the Barrel &amp; Horn in 2011.
 This pub is just a few doors down from another Fuller's pub, [[Partridge, BR1 1HE|The Partridge]], but it is going for more of a sports bar feel. Inside, the space stretches back quite some distance, with large tables separated in several different areas, including a separate space up a few steps towards the back. TV screens showing sports are prominent in all parts of the pub.
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Today, it has quite an open feel, despite the low ceiling. Indeed, the low ceiling may have been the inspiration for taking a somewhat industrial approach to the interior decor. Mottled grey floor tiles mimic exposed concrete, chairs are sprayed to resemble steel, a strange sculpture made from pipes and light bulbs hangs on the wall <small>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/45647457931/ photo]</small>, and beer kegs are stacked up to support a plank "mantelpiece" over a radiator.
 A small smoking area ('secret beer garden') is accessible via a door which looks like a bookcase, to the rear of the pub.
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There are several different areas of seating, including a sofa area, some high seating, a long banquette, and plank-topped tables. A small side space towards the back has been turned into a games room, with table football and pinball. There's also a small courtyard-style beer garden <small>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/45647457481/ photo]</small>.
 There are six handpulls for ale on the bar, dispensing London Pride, Discovery and ESB. There is also a standard keg selection which includes Honey Dew lager.
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[[Kake]] and [[Ewan]] visited on a Monday afternoon in October 2018. There were a few other customers in when we arrived around 3pm. Music was playing, relatively interesting, not too loud.
 Over 21s only.
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They only have two handpumps, which were clipped for Dark Star Revelation and a cider, but they do have several keg taps for craft beers, including Beavertown Earl Phantom (&pound;3/half). The staff member behind the bar was very helpful when we were choosing, offering several tasters without having to be asked.

According to the Barrel &amp; Horn website as of October 2018, food is served noon-3pm and 5pm-10pm Mon-Fri, 11am-10pm Sat, and noon-9:30pm Sun.

Truffled mac and cheese croquettes (&pound;5.50) <small>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/45647458451/ photo]</small> had a nicely loose interior, with fairly soft-cooked macaroni and a decent flavour. The breadcrumb coating wasn't too thick or greasy. However, one of them had a large piece of cling film left inside. They apologised profusely for this, refunded us, and offered us free drinks on top of that.

Child-friendliness: There were a couple of children in during our visit, making good use of the games room.

Accessibility: No steps to get in, just a small ridge at the threshold. There's a RADAR-locked accessible toilet on the level. Three steps with handrail to the other toilets. Four steps to the beer garden.
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* [https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/45647458951/ Photo of the menu as of October 2018]
 * [http://fancyapint.com/pub/2658 Fancyapint review]
* [http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/pubsandbars/barrel-and-horn-review-276567.html ViewLondon review]
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<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Kake]] and [[Ewan]], October 2018.</div>
 <div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Ewan]] and [[Kerry]], 3 July 2011. Opening hours taken from the 2007 Good Beer Guide.</div>
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Fuller's pub in Bromley. Previously known as the Tom Foolery photo, it was renamed in 2011; but it's not clear if anything has changed, and it is still run by Fuller's. The information below pre-dates the change in name.

This pub is just a few doors down from another Fuller's pub, The Partridge, but it is going for more of a sports bar feel. Inside, the space stretches back quite some distance, with large tables separated in several different areas, including a separate space up a few steps towards the back. TV screens showing sports are prominent in all parts of the pub.

A small smoking area ('secret beer garden') is accessible via a door which looks like a bookcase, to the rear of the pub.

There are six handpulls for ale on the bar, dispensing London Pride, Discovery and ESB. There is also a standard keg selection which includes Honey Dew lager.

Over 21s only.

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Last visited by Ewan and Kerry, 3 July 2011. Opening hours taken from the 2007 Good Beer Guide.

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